Mauritius Unemployment Rate
Mauritius's unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in the second quarter of 2025 from 6% in the first quarter of 2025. This decrease signals economic recovery driven by tourism and manufacturing. Mauritius's record low unemployment rate was 5.8% in Q4 2024 and record high was 12.2% in Q2 2020.
Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)
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Mauritius Unemployment Rate : Definition
The Mauritius unemployment rate measures the percentage of the labor force without a job but actively seeking work. It is calculated quarterly by the Central Statistics Office. The rate equals the number of unemployed persons divided by the total labor force (employed plus unemployed actively seeking work), multiplied by 100.